The Witch's Brew

This piece was published as an honorary mention.

Greetings youthful adventurer!

Have you come to seek the Witch’s Lair?

Do you resemble every other aspiring pioneer,

seeking what only the Witch can give?

A potion it is? But what potion does your heart desire?

Are you picky? Or perhaps undecided?

Do you struggle with making tough decisions?

Nevertheless, every potion brewed by the Witch

is said to be blessed by Grit itself.

So take the path that lies ahead!

Though it unravels to the towering heights

where one can tumble to the ground below,

I assure you, that steep path is not impossible to climb.

The only paradoxical thing that could make it such

is your will, and the circumstance.

In any case, you've piqued my curiosity:

Are you interested in the polished bottle that always wears a white coat,

made with a pinch of medical knowledge, and a drop of both perseverance and patience?

Or would you rather your potion be mixed with a syrup of the “Arts?”

Or might you be intrigued by the underwater herbs of discovery and research?

Whatever potion you choose can be easily refunded,

so if your spirit is unsatisfied with your initial decision

and persistent enough to walk the tedious trail twice,

then please come again. After all, the Witch’s Lair is glad to help

any individual, as long as they are under the guidance of their true heart’s desire.